Name: Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1988
Rating: 81
Cast: Jimmy Cleveland, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Nellie Monk, Samuel E. Wright

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A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.

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Genres: Biographical Documentary Jazz Documentary
Mood: HeartwarmingInformativeInspiringEntertainingNostalgic
Themes: Overcoming AdversityCreative ExpressionArtistic LegacyMusical Journey
Plot: Musical PerformancesPersonal InterviewsCreative GeniusPersonal StrugglesArchival FootageCreative Process ExplorationBehind-The-Scenes GlimpsesBiographical Anecdotes
Pacing: LeisurelyModerate
Narrative: FlashbacksLinear NarrativeReal-Life Events
Dialog: NarrationInterviews
Character Types: Jazz MusicianBand MembersMusic Industry Figures
Time: 1960s1950s1940s
Place: Concert VenuesJazz ClubsRecording Studios
Cinematic Style: Documentary StyleLive PerformancesInterview Segments
Costume and Set: Concert StagesJazz Club SettingsVintage Attire

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Crew

Directed by:

Charlotte Zwerin

Produced by:

Bruce Ricker, Clint Eastwood, Charlotte Zwerin

Cast

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

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